The Monday Edition - Mar 30, 2020
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News, condoms, Coronavirus, safe sex, sexual health

On Top of Everything Else, There Might Be a Global Condom Shortage Looming

condoms
Factory closures may lead to a global condom shortage.
Movies, Batman v Superman, DCEU, Man of Steel, Zack Snyder

Revisiting the DCEU: Man of Steel & Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013); Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Rewatching these films didn't make me mad, and I wasn't bored, but both were too bloated with ideas, and a three-hour runtime can't fix that problem.
News, abortion, Coronavirus, hypocrisy

The Coronavirus Stimulus Package Highlights Republicans’ Anti-Abortion “Fetal Personhood” Hypocrisy

Pro-choice campaigners hold placards outside the Houses of Parliament during a demonstration to urge the Government to extend the same laws on abortion across the UK, including Northern Ireland on June 5, 2018 in London, England. The British Government in under pressure to liberalise abortion laws in Northern Ireland after the Republic of Ireland voted to repeal the abortion ban in a referendum on May 25, 2018.
If Republicans really believe a fetus or an embryo is a person, it sure seems like pregnant people should be able to claim those extra dollars, no?
TV, Pushing Daisies

Pushing Daisies Cast Came for My Emotions With Tweet-Along of the Show!

I'm just upset that we had something so precious and just ... let it go. I don't think that I'll ever get over Pushing Daisies being canceled.
Big on the Internet, Backstreet Boys, Coronavirus, music

Backstreet’s Back? Alright!

five backstreet boys in five different places singing
We continue to get prime quarantine content from our longtime favorites—like The Backstreet Boys.
TV, Netflix, Tiger King

The Biggest Unanswered Questions From Tiger King

joe exotic
I still have a lot of questions about Netflix's hit series 'Tiger King', so let's run them down.
Big on the Internet, John Krasinski, Steve Carell, The Office

John Krasinski’s New Good News Show Hit the Office Feels With Steve Carell Interview

jim halpert facebook
Now, being completely honest, I did cry over the fan video of the two fans playing the theme song from The Office because that's just where I am right now.
TV, Cartoon Network, Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe: Future

Steven Universe: Future Delivers a Poignant End for Its Hero

The future is a little bit brighter because Steven Universe: Future made it so.
Big on the Internet, Birds of Prey (film), Margot Robbie, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Let’s Cook the Egg Sandwich From Birds of Prey

harley quinn margot robbie
If you're looking for a delicious way to pass the time during this quarantine, we can hardly think of a better treat.
Big on the Internet, drunkenness, Fox News, Jeanine Pirro

It Sure Looks Like Judge Jeanine Pirro Was Wasted on FOX News Last Night

drunk jeanine pirro
In the meantime Judge Jeanine, take some Advil and drink some Gatorade, you'll be just fine.
TV, Netflix, orthodox jews, Unorthodox

A Young Hasidic Woman Finds Her Voice in the Revelatory Unorthodox

Amit Rahav and Shira Haas
With stunning performances and deeply realized worlds, the series tells a poignant and deeply moving story that you won't soon forget.
AMP Featured, News, China, COVID-19, Trump

America Has a Shortage of PPE Because Trump Sent Our Stockpile to China

doctors
The Trump administration's incompetence and indifference in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of criminal.
Big on the Internet, Dragon's Lair, Ryan Reynolds, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Ryan Reynolds to Storm Dragon’s Lair for Netflix

ryan reynolds
How's your staying at home going, Mary Suevians?
Big on the Internet, COVID-19, David Geffen, eat the rich

David Geffen Roasted for Isolating on a Massive Yacht During COVID-19

american masters
I have several questions, starting with this: is David Geffen taking yacht selfies with a drone?!
AMP Featured, News, COVID-19, Gretchen Whitmer, Trump

Trump Withholds COVID-19 Help From Governors Who Don’t “Appreciate” Him

michigan
Remember 84 years ago when the House of Representatives impeached Donald Trump? The impeachment came after Trump demanded a quid pro quo from the president of the Ukraine to meddle in the 2020 election, which was an abuse of power. Following his impeachment, the republican-controlled Senate exonerated him, just in time for the president to […]
Big on the Internet, COVID-19, Meg Cabot, Princess Diaries

The Corona Princess Diaries Are Here to Help Us Through These Trying Times

julie andrews anne hathaway
In the meantime, I'll look forward to Disney's The Andrew Cuomo Diaries.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, things we saw today, Zoom, zoom backgrounds

Things We Saw Today: Some Truly Excellent Zoom Backgrounds to Use in Your New Zoom Life

Zoom background of KC Green's This Is Fine Dog
Zoom lets you set a custom background for your video chat, which can be both practical and zany. Here are our favorite backgrounds.
News, Coronavirus

Trying to Make Sense of Donald Trump’s High Approval Rating

Donald Trump speaks during a briefing
Donald Trump's approval rating is currently the highest it's ever been, which, to the 45% of us who disapprove of the job he's doing right now, is just mind-boggling.
TV, BBC America, Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, Sandra Oh

Killing Eve Is Coming Back Two Weeks Early!

BBC America has announced that the hit show Killing Eve is returning two weeks early.
TV, Netflix, Tiger King

We’ve Cast the Inevitable Tiger King Movie. You’re Welcome.

joe exotic
Thank you for your time, and watch Tiger King on Netflix so I have someone to talk to. Please?
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